Commercial Finance Manager

About the Business An exciting opportunity to join a global professional services business, recognised as a leader in its field, as a Commercial Finance Manager based in Solihull with a salary of £50,000 – £60,000. This role sits within the Finance team and offers genuine commercial exposure, giving you the chance to influence decision-making and business performance at a senior level. Reporting into the Commercial Finance Director, you will manage a portfolio of key clients and disciplines, providing insight that directly supports profitability. Main Duties: As a Commercial Finance Manager, your main duties include: * Owning a portfolio of client accounts, producing and reviewing weekly and monthly management information covering revenue, recoverability, margin and utilisation, while tracking performance against target and flagging variances * Business partnering with departmental leads and client management, using clear, data-driven insight to influence commercial decisions and constructively challenge stakeholders where required * Supporting client and departmental leads in building realistic, robust revenue forecasts, giving early visibility of potential variances to both client teams and senior finance * Applying and overseeing relevant accounting and group policies, particularly around WIP and revenue recognition, and ensuring billing processes remain accurate and timely * Getting involved in client pitch work, supporting the commercial and contractual elements alongside senior finance and legal colleagues, and helping assess the viability of new business opportunities * Working with senior finance management and data teams to continuously improve management reporting so that it reflects the evolving structure and needs of the business * Managing and developing a small team, coaching and supporting them to build capability and drive strong performance Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, based from a modern office in Solihull. You will be joining a well-established, global business that is genuinely leading in its profession, with a strong finance function and a collaborative, high-performing culture. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified is preferred, though QBE candidates will be considered for the right experience * A strong background in a commercial finance role, such as business partnering or FP&A * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders * Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of data into actionable insight * A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure Why Join the business * Join a global, professional services business that is a genuine leader in its field * Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home * A commercial, business-partnering focused role with real influence over performance * The opportunity to manage and develop your own small team * Excellent benefits package About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: MP76656